hat in hand

hat in hand

adv

Definition of HAT IN HAND

: in an attitude of respectful humility <have to go hat in hand to apologize>

Examples of HAT IN HAND

1. <he was forced to apologize hat in hand for the offensive comment>

First Known Use of HAT IN HAND

1851

Related to HAT IN HAND

Synonyms: abjectly, deferentially, lowly, humbly, meanly, meekly, modestly, sheepishly, submissively

Antonyms: arrogantly, audaciously, boldly, brashly, brazenly, contemptuously, haughtily, huffily, imperiously, loftily, pompously, presumptuously, pretentiously, pridefully, proudly, scornfully, self-importantly, superciliously, swaggeringly, uppishly

Related Words: obsequiously, servilely, subserviently; fearfully, mousily, timidly; bashfully, diffidently, self-deprecatingly, shyly, timorously; civilly, courteously, politely, respectfully, suppliantly

Near Antonyms: fearlessly; discourteously, disdainfully, disrespectfully, impertinently, rashly, recklessly, saucily; bitchily, impolitely, impudently, rudely, uncivilly, ungraciously

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